Post by ninedeer on Mar 11, 2014 2:08:02 GMT -5
Dandelion wine,believed to be of Celtic origin,is regarded as one of the fine country wines in Europe.In the late 1800's and early 1900's,it was not proper for ladies to drink alcohol;how ever,dandelion flower wine was considered so therapeutic to the kidneys and digestive system that it was deemed medicinal even for ladies.
3 quarts dandelion blossoms
1 gallon water
2 oranges,with peel
1 lemon,with peel
3 pounds sugar
1 ounce fresh yeast or 3 packets instant yeast
1 pound raisins
1-collect the blossoms when they are fully open on a sunny day.remove any green parts;they will impair the fermentation.
2-In a large pot,bring the water to a boil and pour it over the the flowers.cover and let steep for 3 days.
3-Peel and juice the oranges and the lemon,save the peels,and reserve the liquid.
4-Add the oranges and lemon peels to the flower-water mixture and bring to boil.Remove from heat,strain out the solids,then add the sugar,stirring until it is dissolved.Allow to cool.
5-Add the orange and lemon juice,yeast,and raisins to the liquid.put everything into a crock with a loose lid(so gas escape) to ferment.
6- When the mixture has stopped bubbling(two days to a week),fermentation is complete.strain the liquid through several layers of cheesecloth and transfer to sterilized bottles.Slip a deflated balloon over the top of each bottle to monitor for further fermentation.When the balloon remains deflated for 24 hours,fermentation is complete.Cork the bottles and store in a cool,dark place for at least six months before drinking.
I thought this would be a good way for everyone to get rid of some of those pesky dandelions that litter our yards.
3 quarts dandelion blossoms
1 gallon water
2 oranges,with peel
1 lemon,with peel
3 pounds sugar
1 ounce fresh yeast or 3 packets instant yeast
1 pound raisins
1-collect the blossoms when they are fully open on a sunny day.remove any green parts;they will impair the fermentation.
2-In a large pot,bring the water to a boil and pour it over the the flowers.cover and let steep for 3 days.
3-Peel and juice the oranges and the lemon,save the peels,and reserve the liquid.
4-Add the oranges and lemon peels to the flower-water mixture and bring to boil.Remove from heat,strain out the solids,then add the sugar,stirring until it is dissolved.Allow to cool.
5-Add the orange and lemon juice,yeast,and raisins to the liquid.put everything into a crock with a loose lid(so gas escape) to ferment.
6- When the mixture has stopped bubbling(two days to a week),fermentation is complete.strain the liquid through several layers of cheesecloth and transfer to sterilized bottles.Slip a deflated balloon over the top of each bottle to monitor for further fermentation.When the balloon remains deflated for 24 hours,fermentation is complete.Cork the bottles and store in a cool,dark place for at least six months before drinking.
I thought this would be a good way for everyone to get rid of some of those pesky dandelions that litter our yards.